In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr address one of the questions they're most frequently asked: Where do I go that's delicious and affordable? Listen as they share about some of the region's most affordable and delightful dining options, with an emphasis on full-service restaurants where entrées are reasonably priced in the teens to twenties. Hear their picks for standout spots that don't break the bank, from historical institutions to cozy neighborhood joints to wine bars and more. And stay tuned for the next episode, highlighting international restaurants with affordable options.

This episode is sponsored by The Magic House and supported by Genesis of St. Charles.

Children can discover the world through play as they explore The Magic House’s newest exhibits, "Alma's Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood" and "Story Time Magic." Plan your visit at magichouse.org.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
Farm Spirit
Such & Such Farm
Jinzen: 8113 Maryland, Clayton, 314-354-8086
Napoli Sea: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-800-2241
Truffles: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100
Paul Manno’s Café: 75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274
Tony’s: 105 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314-231-7007
John Mineo’s: 13490 Clayton, Town and Country, 314-434-5244
Cyrano’s Café: 603 E Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232
Twisted Tree Steakhouse: 10701 Watson, 314-394-3366
Almond’s: 8127 Maryland, Clayton, 314-725-1019
Café Provencal: 427 S. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-822-5440
Michael’s: 7101 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-644-2240
Big Sky Café: 47 South Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757
Sugo’s: 10419 Clayton, Frontenac, 314-569-0400 || 243 Harvard, Edwardsville, 618-659-4640
Babbo’s: 17402 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-536-0000
Anthonino’s: 2225 Macklind, The Hill, 314-773-4455
Guido’s: 5046 Shaw, The Hill, 314-771-4900
Collina Eatery: 2130 Macklind, The Hill, 314-696-2999
Tucker’s: 3939 Union, Mehlville, 314-845-2584 || 14282 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-227-8062 || 2117 S. 12th, Soulard, 314-772-5977
Farotto’s: 9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048
Prasino: 1520 S. 5th, St. Charles, 636-277-0202
Noto / Bacaro: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1143 || 636-244-0874
Pan d’Olive: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000
YaYa’s: 15601 Olive, Chesterfield, 636-537-9991
Ivy Café: 14A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377
One 19 North: 119 North Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-821-4119
Robust Wine Bar: 227 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-0033
Scarlett’s Wine Bar: 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223
Frisco Barroom: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090
O+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422
Parker’s Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050

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In this episode, hosts <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/HfNhrUggMcr1CawZvb5bc18Zv7GdUx1eChgFN6gFEC2FRZepRJWf5MwNXEsqlYhN/++/topics/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/HfNhrUggMcr1CawZvb5bc18Zv7GdUx1eChgFN6gFEC2FRZepRJWf5MwNXEsqlYhN/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a> address one of the questions they're most frequently asked: Where do I go that's delicious and affordable? Listen as they share about some of the region's most affordable and delightful dining options, with an emphasis on full-service restaurants where entrées are reasonably priced in the teens to twenties. Hear their picks for standout spots that don't break the bank, from historical institutions to cozy neighborhood joints to wine bars and more. And stay tuned for the next episode, highlighting international restaurants with affordable options.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://magichouse.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Magic House)">The Magic House</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.genesisofstcharles.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Genesis of St. Charles)">Genesis of St. Charles</a>.
Children can discover the world through play as they explore The Magic House’s newest exhibits, "Alma's Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood" and "Story Time Magic." Plan your visit at <a href="http://magichouse.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (magichouse.org)">magichouse.org</a>.
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Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Dining newsletters)">Dining newsletters</a> for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@georgemahe)">@georgemahe</a>) and SLM on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@stlouismag)">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://tgfarmersmarket.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Tower Grove Farmers’ Market</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.farmspiritstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Farm Spirit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.suchandsuchfarm.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Such &amp; Such Farm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://jinzenstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Jinzen</a>: 8113 Maryland, Clayton, 314-354-8086</li>
<li><a href="https://www.napolistl.com/napoli-sea-menus/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Napoli Sea</a>: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-800-2241</li>
<li><a href="https://www.todayattruffles.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Truffles</a>: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100</li>
<li><a href="https://www.paulmannos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Paul Manno’s Café</a>: 75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274</li>
<li><a href="https://tonysstlouis.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Tony’s</a>: 105 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314-231-7007</li>
<li><a href="https://www.johnmineosrestaurantandbar.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">John Mineo’s</a>: 13490 Clayton, Town and Country, 314-434-5244</li>
<li><a href="https://cyranos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Cyrano’s Café</a>: 603 E Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232</li>
<li><a href="https://twistedtreesteakhouse.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Twisted Tree Steakhouse</a>: 10701 Watson, 314-394-3366</li>
<li><a href="https://almondsrestaurant.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Almond’s</a>: 8127 Maryland, Clayton, 314-725-1019</li>
<li><a href="https://cafeprovencal.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Café Provencal</a>: 427 S. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-822-5440</li>
<li><a href="https://michaelsstl.com/index.html" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Michael’s</a>: 7101 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-644-2240</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bigskycafe.net/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Big Sky Café</a>: 47 South Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757</li>
<li><a href="http://sugosspaghetteria.com/?b:index" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Sugo’s</a>: 10419 Clayton, Frontenac, 314-569-0400 || 243 Harvard, Edwardsville, 618-659-4640</li>
<li><a href="http://www.babbosspaghetteria.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Babbo’s</a>: 17402 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-536-0000</li>
<li><a href="https://anthoninos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Anthonino’s</a>: 2225 Macklind, The Hill, 314-773-4455</li>
<li><a href="https://guidosstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Guido’s</a>: 5046 Shaw, The Hill, 314-771-4900</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pitstop-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Collina Eatery</a>: 2130 Macklind, The Hill, 314-696-2999</li>
<li><a href="https://tuckersplace.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Tucker’s</a>: 3939 Union, Mehlville, 314-845-2584 || 14282 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-227-8062 || 2117 S. 12th, Soulard, 314-772-5977</li>
<li><a href="https://www.farottos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Farotto’s</a>: 9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048</li>
<li><a href="https://www.prasinostcharles.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Prasino</a>: 1520 S. 5th, St. Charles, 636-277-0202</li>
<li><a href="https://www.notopizza.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Noto</a> / <a href="https://www.bacarostl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Bacaro</a>: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1143 || 636-244-0874</li>
<li><a href="https://pandolivestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Pan d’Olive</a>: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yayaseurobistro.com/st-louis-chesterfield" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">YaYa’s</a>: 15601 Olive, Chesterfield, 636-537-9991</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ivytartines.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Ivy Café</a>: 14A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377</li>
<li><a href="https://one19north.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">One 19 North</a>: 119 North Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-821-4119</li>
<li><a href="https://robustwinebar.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Robust Wine Bar</a>: 227 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-0033</li>
<li><a href="https://www.scarlettscwe.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Scarlett’s Wine Bar</a>: 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thefriscostl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Frisco Barroom</a>: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090</li>
<li><a href="https://oandopizza.oohosp.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">O+O Pizza</a>: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422</li>
<li><a href="https://www.parkerstable.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Parker’s Table</a>: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/HfNhrUggMcr1CawZvb5bc18Zv7GdUx1eChgFN6gFEC2FRZepRJWf5MwNXEsqlYhN/++/dining/best-restaurants-in-st-louis/#casual">Best restaurants in St. Louis</a></li>
</ul>

Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.

Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.

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